Nioh

Nioh

February 7, 2017
Sony Interactive Entertainment
4.4/5.0(57,412 reviews)

Genres

Role Playing Games

Themes

historicalfantasydarkepicrevengemystery-solvingwar

Mechanics

real-timelinearcombatmelee-combatranged-combatblocking-parryingcombo-systemskill-treeslevelingloot-systemcharacter-creationcustomizationinventory-managementcollectiblesstory-driven

About This Game

Ready your blade - grueling encounters await around every corner in this action RPG in a vast land ravaged by civil war.

To triumph you'll need patience, to learn where each foe - human or demon - is strong, and when to strike at their weaknesses.

Embrace every defeat as a step along the path to victory. Only in death will you find the way of the samurai.

Platforms

PS4

Multiplayer

Co-op Supported

Game Information

ESRB Rating:ESRB Mature

Gameplay

Modes
Single playerMultiplayerCo-operative
Perspective
Third person

Time to Beat

Rushed:40h
Main story:70h
Completionist:100h

Player Reviews

Mixed

Overall, player feedback on Nioh is notably polarized; many praise the challenging and engaging combat system along with the unique loot mechanics, while some express frustration over the lack of enemy variety, optimization issues, and steep difficulty. Positive experiences highlight rewarding gameplay and satisfying progression, but a significant number of reviews also criticize its repetitive elements and technical performance issues.

Pros

  • Challenging and rewarding combat system
  • Variety of weapons and deep customization
  • Engaging combat mechanics with stance switching and Ki management
  • Strong visual design and historical themes
  • Satisfying loot system with depth

Cons

  • Lack of enemy variety and repetitive gameplay
  • Performance issues and poor PC optimization
  • Difficulty spikes can be frustrating
  • Mediocre story and slow pacing in the narrative
  • Navigation can feel confusing and linear

Based on 141 reviews from steam

Screenshots

Nioh — Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nioh worth playing?
Nioh has a mixed reception from players, holding an average score of 4.4 out of 5 across 57,412 reviews.
How long does it take to beat Nioh?
Nioh takes around 70 hours for the main story and about 100 hours to fully complete.
Is Nioh included with PlayStation Plus?
Yes — Nioh is part of the PlayStation Plus Extra game catalogue, so subscribers on that tier can play it at no extra cost.
Is Nioh single-player or multiplayer?
Nioh supports single player, multiplayer, and co-operative.
What platforms is Nioh available on?
Nioh is available on PS4.
When did Nioh release?
Nioh released on February 7, 2017.
What is Nioh's age rating?
Nioh carries an ESRB rating of ESRB Mature.